An artificial turf playing surface could be a reality at Hays High’s new baseball and softball complex, but not without a handful of potential caveats.  Discussion on the matter, which resurfaced during a non-action item at Monday’s board of trustees meeting, continued a growing debate over equity i...

$4.4 million price tag is what Hays CISD leaders tabbed as the maximum cost of Hays High’s new baseball and softball complex Monday. But even with the decision, which came via a split 4-3 vote, board trustees were no closer on deciding whether the complex would have a natural grass or synthetic turf...

n a project that seemed like a grand slam, Hays CISD Monday managed to foul out. Perhaps it’s ironic that a whole lot of green will be needed before the district resolves its baseball, softball complex playing surface controversy at Hays High. No matter how the discussion shakes out, however, one co...

Dreams of starting the 2018 baseball and softball season in a new stadium at Hays High may be going foul. On Monday, Hays CISD leaders said the district won’t be able to meet the deadline of constructing the $3.6 million baseball and softball complex before the start of the season. Tim Savoy, Hays C...

Equity among baseball and softball fields at Hays CISD high schools hit the board of trustees dais Monday. The discussion came as the district reviewed a proposed list of approved architects and delivery methods for 2017 bond projects. One of the items the district is working on is the $3.6 million ...

HAYS 1. Hays softball plays in memory of a fallen teammate Few, if any, teams in the history of Hays CISD showed as much grit, determination and guile as the Hays Rebel softball team did in the 2016-2017 season. Guided by the memory of teammate Brynn Aylor, who was tragically killed in a car acciden...

After a season that culminated in a playoff appearance, the Hays Rebel baseball team had nine athletes make the cut as selections to the 25-6A all district baseball team. Senior catcher Cole Irby led the way by earning offensive MVP honors in 2017. Lobo shortstop Braden Sullins led the three Lehman ...

Cole Irby Offensive MVP -  Cole Irby, Hays First team Pitcher -  Weston Wolf, Hays Shortstop -  Tristain Peevey, Hays;  Braden Sullins, Lehman Utility -  Erique Hernandez, Hays First base  - Courteney Curry, Lehman Second team Pitcher  -  Aidan Martinez, Hays Second base -  Ben Gettig, Lehman Honora...

Even as the Hays Rebels had their backs against the wall at times this season, head coach James Howard challenged his team to respond. Doing so helped the Hays Rebels reach the postseason for the second straight year under Howard. While several key cogs will graduate this summer, Howard is optimisti...

(photo by Gwoko Photography) Struggles in finding rhythm against stout San Antonio Reagan Rattler pitching brought the Hays Rebels’ 2017 campaign to a close in a two-game sweep in the bidistrict round of the playoffs last week.     Reagan began by defeating Hays 7-1 Friday, aided by the arm of Cal C...